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Brisbane Lions vs West Coast Eagles Tips - Lions roar in home opener

Jeremy Darke

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Last updated: Thu 20 Mar 2025 13:32

Jeremy Darke 20 Mar 2025

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Brisbane Lions vs West Coast Eagles expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 2 AFL game
The game will be played at Gabba, with the bounce at 1:10 PM (AEST)
Eric Hipwood expected to be key forward, aiming for 3+ goals.
West Coast Eagles showing weak away performance with large loss margins.

Sunday's AFL Tips.

Brisbane Lions vs West Coast Eagles, Round 2 2025 - Expert Prediction

The Lions will be relentless in their home opener at the Gabba and will crush the Eagles by 61+ covering the monster line as they kick closer to 20 goals in the match.

Brisbane Lions vs West Coast Eagles, Round 2 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Brisbane Lions Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Brisbane Lions Team News
Brisbane Lions Team List
West Coast Eagles Form Analysis & Betting Trends
West Coast Eagles Team News
West Coast Eagles Team List
Brisbane Lions vs West Coast Eagles AFL 2025 Round 2 FAQ’s

The post-Daniher era started shaky in front of goal for the Lions, who were vastly inaccurate against the Swans last week, but a match against West Coast is just what they need to get some early season confidence and lay the platform for a new chapter at the club.

Eric Hipwood went 1.2 against the Swans, but will be the main target inside 50 for the Lions as he now needs to stand as the main big in the area. Ben King kicked 6 for the Suns against the Eagles last week so Hipwood has to be worth at least 3 goals at even money.

With West Coast giving up a barrage of marks inside 50 last week, expect Brisbane to capitalize and kick over 17 goals in the match, especially considering the Eagles gave up 17 goals or more in 7 of their 10 away losses last season.

Brisbane have won 6 straight against West Coast, with their last two victories at the Gabba by 75 and 81 points.
West Coast had an average losing margin of 61.2 points as the away team in 2024.
West Coast had just 34 inside 50s in their opening match against the Suns, the least of any team in the AFL.
West Coast gave up 6 goals to Suns key forward Ben King in Round 1.

Head to Head

Brisbane have won all 6 games dating back to the 2019 season against West Coast, playing once each year.

The last two matches played at the Gabba in 2023 and 2022 resulted in 81 and 75-point victories to the Lions.

Last season the Eagles gave Brisbane a scare at Optus Stadium, however the Lions overcame the shakes with a 106-93 win.

Brisbane Lions Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
1-0	0-1	0-1

The Lions start to their Premiership defence was sluggish, but they eventually got the job done in a Grand Final replay against the Swans Brisbane chased down Sydney, who led by as much as 23 points in the first quarter, taking back control of the match in the third-term and edging home by 4 points, 86-82.

With Joe Daniher retiring and Charlie Cameron a late withdrawal, the goal kicking responsibilities were always going to be Brisbane’s biggest hurdle. To make things worse Kai Lohman also exited the game early and the Lions accuracy hurt them, kicking 4.8 in the first half.

A 6.2 third quarter steadied the ship with 4 goals in the match coming from Zac Bailey who stepped up in a tough situation for the Lions.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
0-1	0-1	1-0	0-0

Brisbane Lions Team News

Brandon Starcevich suffered his second concussion in three weeks and will now likely miss a considerable time under concussion protocols. Darcy Gardiner is a chance to make his return from an ACL injury and replace Starcevich in the backline.

Charlie Cameron is expected to return with Kai Lohmann set to miss the match with an ankle injury.

Brisbane Lions Team List

B: D.Zorko, J.Payne, R.Lester

HB: N.Answerth, H.Andrews, D.Wilmot

C: J.Fletcher, H.McCluggage, J.Berry

HF: W.Ashcroft, E.Hipwood, Z.Bailey

F: C.Rayner, L.Morris, S.Day

FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Dunkley, L.Neale - C

I/C (FROM): D.Robertson, C.Ah Chee, L.Ashcroft, H.Smith, C.McKenna, B.Reville, D.Joyce

In: S.Day, D.Robertson, H.Smith, W.McLachlan, B.Reville, D.Joyce

Out: B.Starcevich (Injured), K.Lohmann (Injured), D.Fort (Omitted)

West Coast Eagles Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
0-1	0-1	1-0

If there were concerns about West Coast’s chances of removing themselves from the Wooden Spoon race at the start of the season then they have swelled even larger after an 87-point loss to the Gold Coast at Optus Stadium last Sunday.

The Eagles were outplayed in every department with the ball pinned inside their own 50 for most of the game with the Suns putting the ball in the area 67 times to 34 and claiming 19 marks in the area..

West Coast were dominated heavily in the ruck, losing the hit-outs 77-19 and the clearances 50-33.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
0-1	1-0	0-0	0-1

West Coast Eagles Team News

Jake Waterman will travel with the team to Brisbane despite an early exit in the Eagles opener.

Liam Ryan and top draftee half-back Bo Allan are set to be available for selection this week after recovering from their respective injuries.

Bailey Williams and Jack Petruccelle are also likely to be available this week.

West Coast Eagles Team List

B: B.Hough, H.Edwards, T.Cole

HB: R.Ginbey, J.McGovern, L.Baker

C: J.Hunt, H.Reid, J.Graham

HF: N.Long, A.Reid, M.Owies

F: L.Ryan, O.Allen, J.Cripps

FOLL: M.Flynn, L.Duggan - C, T.Kelly

I/C (FROM): E.Hewett, T.Brockman, J.Petruccelle, R.Maric, H.Johnston, B.Williams, T.Dewar

In: L.Ryan, J.Petruccelle, H.Johnston, B.Allan, B.Williams

Out: J.Waterman (Injured), J.Hutchinson (Injured)

Brisbane Lions vs West Coast Eagles AFL 2025 Round 2 FAQ’s

How to watch Brisbane Lions vs West Coast Eagles AFL 2025 Round 2?

You can watch the Brisbane Lions vs West Coast Eagles AFL 2025 Round 2 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchAFL app is the perfect solution.

How to buy tickets to Brisbane Lions vs West Coast Eagles AFL 2025 Round 2?

To buy tickets to the Brisbane Lions vs West Coast Eagles AFL 2025 Round 2 game check the AFL website or the official Brisbane Lions site.

Verdict

Brisbane v West Coast

Eric Hipwood will kick at least 3 goals as the Lions kick 18+ as a group as they cover the huge 60.5- point line.

Brisbane -60.5

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